Toothpick Test- 33

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Toothpick Tests ????..........The idea is that student should solve the CSAT question using only Toothpick- No Pen, No Pencil,Nothing ! Solve the questions in your mind and then point the right answer using Toothpick (class room scenario).

This unique and innovative model to train you for CSAT questions is introduced by Civil Services Takshzila Academy, New Delhi and its primary aim is to train your mind to solve these type of questions quickly through shortcut techniques. In CSAT Paper "Time" is very precious and therefore such model will make you better prepared for the challenges. The more you do it, better you get.

"100 A DAY Challenge" : This is the classroom only program of Civil Services Takshzila Academy in which they conduct Toothpick Tests comprising 10 CSAT Questions which you need to solve using 'Toothpick' within prescribed Time limit. One who solves all questions correctly using No Pen and Pencil,Gets Rs. 100 as incentive !!!!! Each Day !!!!!!!

So, Take up the challenge !!! Put down your Pen and Paper ....solve the question and write the answer in the comment section of this page. Also discuss different shortcut methods /techniques that you applied while calculating in mind. Single question may have different shortcuts / techniques to be solved. So, let others know about it and appreciate.

Be honest to yourself...........Believe us it will help you a long way............

Question : One-fourth of Ashok's marks in physics test equals one-fifth of his marks in chemistry test. If the sum of his marks in both the tests is 90, then find his marks in physics?

a) 36
b) 35
c) 40
d) 48

Important : write Your answers and method in the comment section of this page

Practice Questions

Q1

Which of the following is the only place in the world to house all species of 'Lemur'?

Top Teams: Mercedes, Red Bull, Ferrari and Force India.

Tripura Governor Tathagata Roy has been sworn in as acting Governor of Arunachal Pradesh.

He has been given the additional charge of Governor of Arunachal Pradesh during the leave of absence of incumbent Governor Jyoti Prasad Rajkhowa.

Roy was administered the oath of office by Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court, Justice Ajit Singh as per the provisions of Article 159 of Constitution of India. He is the 18th Governor to be sworn in as Governor of this Himalayan State.

About Tathagata Roy :

Tathagata Roy born on 14 September 1945 in Kolkata, West Bengal is politician, engineer and author. He studied Civil Engineering in Bengal Engineering College Sibpur and joined Indian Railways Service of Engineers.

He took voluntary retirement in 1990 and Jadavpur University as professor and founder head of the Department of Construction Engineering. He was attracted towards Hindutva and became a Swayamsevak in 1986. After leaving government service he joined the BJP in 1990.

He has authored two books :

The Life and Times of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee.

My People, Uprooted: A Saga of the Hindus of Eastern Bengal.

Constitutional provisions of Governor :

Article 153: There shall be a Governor for each State. The 7th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1956 provides that nothing in this article shall prevent the appointment of the same person as Governor for two or more States.

Article 156: The Governor shall hold office during the pleasure of the President. The Governor may, by writing under his hand addressed to the President, resign his office. Governor is appointed by President and hold office during the pleasure of President.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has signed Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with IIT-Bombay and Madras to establish a bi-nodal ‘Centre of Propulsion Technology’ (CoPT) at the two institutions.

The initiative is aimed at achieving synergy between DRDO and Indian Institutes of Technology for channelising the research efforts towards developing products and related critical aerospace technologies.

CoPT will evolve mechanisms to facilitate execution of programs related to propulsion technology and will engage the primary Research Nodes (IIT Bombay and IIT Madras) and other research institutions.

It will facilitate and undertake multidisciplinary directed research in the focused areas of futuristic aero engines, hypersonic propulsion for long duration flight.

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